Short Description

The Savant Elite Triple Action Foot Switch has 3 foot pedals preprogrammed to allow foot operation of left, middle and right mouse button actions. These switches can be reprogrammed to perform keyboard actions or keyboard combinations. The unit connects via a USB cable.

Method Of Use

Modes
* The device has two modes, that is, Play Mode (which is the default setting) or Program Mode
* A slide switch on the base of the device is used to switch between modes
* In the default functions the user can move any mouse option with their hand and perform mouse button actions with their feet

Programmable functions
* Press pedals to perform single key actions
* Press pedals to perform key combinations or sequences (macros). Each pedal is reported to hold up to 750 keystrokes, however the total for the three pedals is approximately 1200 keystrokes.

Programming
* Before programming the Savant Elite Foot Switch, users are advised to set their keyboard repeat rate to a slow setting and their repeat delay to a long setting to avoid accidentally entering multiple actions with a single button activation
* The unit must be connected to a computer onto which the driver software has been loaded
* The slide switch must be moved to the Program Mode position
* Before customising the device, the driver must be installed and the unit tested in Play Mode

Models

Available models in the Savant Elite USB Programmable Foot Switch range include
* Single foot pedal and input control module with 3.5mm jacks
* Dual angled pedal
* Dual angled pedals with 3.5mm input jack
* Triple angled pedals
* Triple angled pedals with 3.5mm input jack

More Details

System Requirements
Windows
* Standard, preprogrammed operation is reported to be available for any system supporting USB input devices, however the programming driver is only supported under Windows 98,2000 and XP.
* Left click and drag may not be supported on Windows 98 i.e. you cannot click with the device and move a standard mouse to perform a drag function
* Full functionality of mouse clicks only available in Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7

Macintosh
* Standard, preprogrammed operation is reported to be available for OS 8.6 - 10.X
* Only OSX provides full functionality of left and right mouse clicks

Linux, Sun and other non Windows systems
* Standard, preprogrammed operation is reported to be available, however no compatibility guarantee is provided by the manufacturer
* Reprogramming is not possible with these systems
* Mouse clicks may not work on these systems

Interface
USB cable

Factors To Consider

* It is possible to lightly rest feet on the pedals without activation, however a user may have difficulty controlling the resting pressure
* The height of the user's chair and the forward position of the pedals need to be carefully adjusted to reduce strain and static postures when using the pedals
* The foot switch may assist people who have difficulty operating standard mouse buttons but continue to be able to move a standard mouse unit with their hands
* The foot switch may assist people who are using head or eye operated mousing systems but have difficulty managing dwell clicking
* Regular breaks should be necessary whilst using the foot switch

Maintenance

Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.

Installation

* Specialised driver software can be downloaded without cost from www.kinesis.com/tech_support/downloads.htm or can be requested on CD ROM by contacting Kinesis on sales@kinesis.com and paying a fee
* Driver installation is only necessary if reprogramming is required
* Users are advised to follow instructions carefully as errors in installation can cause damage to the unit that is not covered by warranty

Place Of Manufacture

United States of America

Standards

Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For a fact sheet about standards contact us or visit www.ilcaustralia.org/home/standards.asp.